Baldev Singh vs Union Of India And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab and Haryana High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, seeking arrears of pay and pension. The Court found that the appellant, despite being acquitted of criminal charges, failed to report for duty after his reinstatement and did not provide sufficient evidence of his claims. The ruling established that entitlement to salary is contingent upon actual service rendered, affirming that the appellant was only entitled to salary for the periods he actually worked.